Enarete
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I‘m so sorry to read about how hard this is for you, it sounds like you are having a very tough time at the moment. It‘s good to acknowledge your fragility and to take extra good care of you now.
It might be a good idea to be open about this. If I were you I would disclose the depression and anxiety and also tell them that you are having a very hard time right now. These are very relevant information and will allow your dental team handle you with care. Would it be an idea to write them an email about this and ask them to pass it to the dentist? You could also tell them that you might be too tong tied tomorrow so that they are ready.
Not being able to get beyond talking is fine. You r emotional state changes from minute to minute and even without this special phase you never know if you will feel like doing anything more than talking. If you need some extra reassurance, email them about this too and let them tell you that not feeling up to do an exam is fine. It is a huge hurdle for you and even talking is a challenge enough.
It sounds like this practice knows how to work with nervous patients so they will have understanding for your situation.
If you need any venting or sorting your thoughts and would find it helpful to talk to someone, please pm me at any time.
Hope you can try to get a bit of sleep.
It might be a good idea to be open about this. If I were you I would disclose the depression and anxiety and also tell them that you are having a very hard time right now. These are very relevant information and will allow your dental team handle you with care. Would it be an idea to write them an email about this and ask them to pass it to the dentist? You could also tell them that you might be too tong tied tomorrow so that they are ready.
Not being able to get beyond talking is fine. You r emotional state changes from minute to minute and even without this special phase you never know if you will feel like doing anything more than talking. If you need some extra reassurance, email them about this too and let them tell you that not feeling up to do an exam is fine. It is a huge hurdle for you and even talking is a challenge enough.
It sounds like this practice knows how to work with nervous patients so they will have understanding for your situation.
If you need any venting or sorting your thoughts and would find it helpful to talk to someone, please pm me at any time.
Hope you can try to get a bit of sleep.